I broke my New R1200GS!
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Slowcoach
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Conclusion ; Unlucky Punter
Thanks for the contributions.
Apart from the off topic stuff the conclusion is that I was a bit unlucky with this one and the shocks are mass produced for BMW by Sachs.
You can buy better shocks for the GS but as the bike is in warranty then let BMW fix it!
TTFN
Thanks for the contributions.
Apart from the off topic stuff the conclusion is that I was a bit unlucky with this one and the shocks are mass produced for BMW by Sachs.
You can buy better shocks for the GS but as the bike is in warranty then let BMW fix it!
TTFN
Ahhh...thought so!
No, my handle on the forum was Vee60. I used to have a 2004 Edwards replica (gen 1....a rare beast being 1 of only 40 imported I think). I only managed one open day at Griffs some years back. like you, Brizzol is a lot closer.
Sorry to the OP for the thread drift!
I wouldn't have ANY top end adventure bike without either the OEM or extended warranty.
great... so worth nothing as they get older... better buy a twin cam again straight away
Slowcoach
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Sorted...
Bike back, road tested and all is good.
Thanks to Allan Jefferies who took the bike in and brought it back in a van. Great communications throughout.
My liberal application of ACF 50 initially caused some confusion - dealer found traces of thin pink oily stuff - whoops!
Now a happy biker again..
Bike back, road tested and all is good.
Thanks to Allan Jefferies who took the bike in and brought it back in a van. Great communications throughout.
My liberal application of ACF 50 initially caused some confusion - dealer found traces of thin pink oily stuff - whoops!
Now a happy biker again..
Really?
I've never had any extended warranty as my bikes all tend to be bought just out of warranty with low miles on them usually from people who want new and in warranty....yet don't ever seem to put many miles up before changing their bikes. I wouldn't hesitate to buy and run any adv bike just out of warranty as long as it's in good nick and cared for....jeesh, reading some of the posts here it's a wonder we ever manage to get further than our nearest petrol station without breaking down!
Some bits fail...most don't. Bits that fail can often be replaced, usually with better bits less likely to fail. Breakdown insurance means insurance against being stranded (for long) if the worst ever happens...irrespective of which badge is on the bike you ride. Perhaps there's those willing to spend time and effort to maintain or improve things properly, those that don't ever want to get their hands dirty, those that won't risk anything over 2 years old and the majority (I suspect) who will just be happy to ride the things and ignore most of the doom and gloom surrounding just about very new model that ever comes out, 'cause old ones are always better, warranties are needed because the bikes we ride are made of chocolate and only mad, truly insane people would ever consider racking up (God forbid) 30K plus miles on a bike not covered by any warranty?
The reason, the vast majority do a low mileage relates to the restrictions with a pcp.
Should a properly serviced motorbike, of any manufacturer, last for say 50K ?
One would hope so, however sometimes systemic faults do appear later on, which are often denied by the dealers; "never common across this or you're the only one" are phrases often used, although the internet helps refute this, and should really be fixed at the manufacturers cost.
Then there's the one off fault, where warranty should resolve the problem.
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Should a properly serviced motorbike, of any manufacturer, last for say 50K ?
One would hope so, however sometimes systemic faults do appear later on, which are often denied by the dealers; "never common across this or you're the only one" are phrases often used, although the internet helps refute this, and should really be fixed at the manufacturers cost.
Then there's the one off fault, where warranty should resolve the problem.
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Never used pcp. I buy something if I can afford it, then keep it as long as it stays economic to run it. Never had an issue doing this with bikes in the past and only ever bought two new bikes (would never buy another as the initial depreciation is hideous). Blagged an extended warranty on my current steed (non bmw warranty but the agreement is it goes back to them if it needs sorting) and after a year, I'm on my own. I reckon on around 6K miles annually so not that great but would hope to see at least 5 years from the bike and a return of about 50% on original purchase cost come time to sell it on. That doesn't make it such a bad annual depreciation, but if PCP can be had for a grand or slightly more annually, may have to look at that. If not, it's just not worth it for me, especially if miles are limited. Sort of defeats the point of ownership!
I should fucking hope so
I'd like to easily get 100,000 miles on mine. I wonder if I'll get it to that
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If things are replaced as the break/wear out there’s no reason why a motorcycle wouldn’t last for ever. 2 things might hinder that 1 parts availableity and at some stage it’s going to become uneconomical to keep repairing it. JJH
ianm00
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I got to 98000 on my 2006 GS 1200 before being rear-ended on the motorway writing off the bike! I was determined to get to 100K and was really disappointed, but I have no doubt that the bike would have continued well past the 100K as it was running perfectly without any issues. Hope my 2014 LC will be as reliable! Already had new engine due to corrosion! Will take me longer as not doing so many miles on the bike these days.
Ian
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